The story of how the coexistence of different peoples during the Ottoman Empire ended with the rise of nationalisms and conflict. A documentary based on the first photographs and films of the Balkans on the occasion of the centenary of the Balkan Wars. The documentary is accompanied by lesson plans for children and teenagers between 11-18 years-old, to encourage students to learn more about the history of the Balkans.

Produced in the framework of the cross-media project "A Balkan Tale", the Documentary Silent Balkans was produced in association with the Goethe-Insitut Athen and with the support of the European Commission.

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